Spelt Cake with Orange, Chocolate and Walnuts
This spelt cake with orange, chocolate and walnuts is a rustic loaf combining wholemeal spelt flour, dark chocolate and crunchy walnuts. The TM7 grinds the nuts, melts the chocolate gently and mixes the batter evenly in minutes, giving a moist crumb with citrus notes. Ideal for afternoon tea, brunch or a lunchbox treat.
About this recipe
Spelt Cake with Orange, Chocolate and Walnuts is a rustic loaf recipe for the Thermomix TM7 that brings together wholemeal spelt flour, dark chocolate and toasted walnuts in one fragrant bake. Searching for a wholesome cake recipe or an easy dessert on your all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it. The TM7 takes care of the heavy lifting: it grinds the walnut halves to your preferred coarseness, melts the dark chocolate with gentle heat control so it never seizes, and mixes the spelt batter in well under a minute, giving an even crumb that stays moist thanks to milk and sunflower oil. The orange brightness cuts through the richness of the chocolate, while sea salt sharpens every flavour. Serve warm slices at weekend brunch, pack it into lunchboxes, or offer it with coffee when guests drop by. A generous tea-time cake that tastes like it took far more effort.
Preparation tips
- Toast the walnut halves briefly in a dry pan before grinding them in the TM7; this deepens their flavour and keeps the spelt cake tasting nutty rather than flat. Reserve a few halves to decorate the top before baking.
- Use room-temperature eggs and milk when mixing the batter, as cold ingredients can make the melted chocolate seize and create streaks in the crumb. Fold any chocolate chunks in last for distinct pockets.
- This loaf keeps well wrapped in baking paper for two to three days and actually improves overnight as the orange flavour soaks through the spelt flour. Individual slices also freeze beautifully for lunchboxes.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with a plant-based alternative such as oat or almond drink. The crumb stays moist thanks to the sunflower oil, and the chocolate-orange-walnut combination works just as well.
- Festive winter variation: add a teaspoon of mixed spice or cinnamon to the spelt flour and grate fresh orange zest into the batter. Finish with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate and extra walnuts for a holiday-worthy loaf.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the walnut halves in the TM7 takes seconds, giving an even crunch throughout the spelt cake batter. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating melts the dark chocolate without burning, creating a silky base for the moist orange crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the wholemeal spelt batter in the TM7 takes barely a minute and yields a lump-free, even consistency. [Time Savings]
- Weigh the spelt flour and sugar directly in the TM7 bowl, so every loaf turns out with the same reliable texture. [Built-in Scale]
- Grating the orange zest with the TM7 releases the natural oils quickly, giving the chocolate cake bright citrus notes. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
- orange
- medium eggs
- sugar
- milk
- sunflower oil
- wholemeal spelt flour
- fine sea salt
- baking powder
- walnut halves